I see the price is $19.99 at the W big box store. Why is Amazon so much higher this Christmas season?
25648
Prices continually fluctuate on Amazon as with other retailers based on supply and demand, but typically Amazon is going to be the most consistently competitive marketplace because of the amount of competition within its own marketplace from other sellers.
1128131
Because the sellers know that when big box stores run low they can increase the price based on demand, which increases significantly the closer to Christmas. It's the day after, and they've lowered it to $46. A year ago I was looking for a particular N*rf product. which was sold out in stores. I gave my child an IOU for the item and found it just a week after the holidays on sale in the store.
894457
Happens all the time. Amazon's price seems to follow the prices of the vendors listed under "More Buying Choices." It might also be influenced by the number of people using their gift cards. If you can wait, don't be surprised if the price drops sharply in the next few weeks.Amazon doesn't have a "refund the difference" policy, so it's always a bit of a crap shoot.
1984357
Because Amazon's prices like any retailer are not written in stone. You see a nice deal, get it when you see it.
898005
I hear ya. I've been using Amazon for about 10 years and i am never dissappointed. However, the $200 difference was tempting. I linked the website to Amazon hoping they'll lower their price just a little.
287281
I love Amazon.com. I have shopped here since day one. It makes me sad to see Amazon go toward the ebay direction. My "cart items" had increased overnight, too. Amazon.com has gotten too big and too unpredictable for my comfort. Ps...I don't know who is dumb enough to go buy this toy for $200 bucks...but hasn't this happen to every popular toy on the market around Christmas time...(ex..cabbage patch kids in the 80's sold for hundreds of dollars.)
116247
I have never seen the $20.00+ set. It's possible they are being sold by a specialty store, so the price is higher. That is why I prefer Amazon; I can often find the same item for a lower price.
2176072
Forgot to mention I paid over $75 more for mine used through Warehouse Deals. It was just a dinged up box model, but I've never seen the price as low as it is now brand new, anywhere! Buy it fast, it's over $100 more mid-winter!
1119508
This was posted a couple days ago: http://www.dealerscope.com/story/story.bsp?sid=83287&var;=story. The gist it that Samsung has stated that they are still on schedule of releasing this player in time for Christmas. Also, they have reduced the MSRP to 799 which means that at some point Amazon should lower its price to somewhere in the 600 range--(Just a guess about what Amazon will do). So this is good news indeed!
48425
amazon is a LARGE internet retailer. it would almost always be able to undercut what bricks-and-mortar stores would be charging for virtually anything. I initially bought the unit at a norcal compusa for about $650 after taxes. then i googled this thingy for some technical questions, and out pops the amazon link. got from amazon for around $425. returned the compusa merchandise the next day.
2055053
I was going to probably place my order tonight for this TV and now I see they jacked up the price 400 bucks. So much for that. Why does Amazon mess with the price so much? Rather annoying.
1278654
Just to clarify, Amazon only dropped the price temporarily as part of those post-thanksgiving sales (you know black friday, cyber monday)...it was just a holiday sale. Then back to regular retail price. Amazon had some great deals that week, along with other online shops. It was just that week though; pretty much everything was cut drastically in price if you noticed, then went back to regular this week. So it's 200 now like it was originally, and it'll stay that way for awhile (unless you shop around, some people had been selling them cheaper all along).
154355
Amazon does not always have the best price... I have watched the price on this item for a while. FYI, if you live near a microcenter, they have this laptop for $1199 - $200 (instant savings) = $999.... Its an in-store only special, but you can find more info on their website http://microcenter.com ... I have e-mailed Amazon to see if they would lower their price, but I am still waiting for a response... I also would prefer to buy from Amazon to use "prime".
2080484
Because prices on Amazon constantly fluctuate. The main provider can and do change their prices based upon numerous things/ What you do is put the item of interest in your cart. Then check your cart once a day. It often goes down. But you find if you are patient it goes down even further. It's the Amazon price game. They are not in control of all these things. Maybe some. It really is a game for your patience and guessing. Like gambling with you $20. I've left things sit in my cart for months!
103831
It's a Gold Box deal right now for $269.99.http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/discussion/ACEJ2X48HEXMJ/ref=cm_cd_et_up_redir?ie=UTF8&cdForum;=Fx20DX5GEB7TUX8&cdPage;=1&cdItems;=25&cdThread;=TxFBMIPTXAHIEL&newContentID;=Mx1OXW2VJJIPEBR#Mx2W3N9B4VAXZRN
632608
Yeah, what's with the price hike? These were like $6 or $7 a week ago. Amazon's pricing sucks.
1681301
Same item is selling in Home depot for $9.98 where as Amazon price is over $19!